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tether noun

  /ˈtɛðə/ , /ˈtɛðər/
  • A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
 lieka
  • (by extension) The limit of one's abilities, resources, patience, etc.
 mahdollisuuksien raja
  • (nautical, sailing) A strong rope or line that connects a sailor's safety harness to the boat's jackstay.
 turvaköysi

tether verb

  /ˈtɛðə/ , /ˈtɛðər/
  • (transitive) To restrict with, or as if, with a tether.
 panna liekaan

tethering noun

  /ˈtɛðəɹɪŋ/
  • (Internet) The connection of a personal computer to a mobile phone so as to obtain wireless Internet access from the computer.
 mobiiliyhteyden jakaminen, puhelimen käyttö modeemina
at the end of one's tether
olla katkeamispisteessä
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